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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.13, 12,239.89 and 2,316.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.13, 12,239.89 and 2,316.69 is: 3,474.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.13 : 12,239.89 = 2,316.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.13/12,239.89 = 2,316.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.13x = 12,239.89 × 2,316.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.13x = 28,356,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,356,030.76/8,160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.95

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